MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KEEP FORT PIERCE BEAUTIFUL ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD AT GARDEN CLUB OF FORT PIERCE - 911 PARKWAY DRIVE, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 AM. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023.
1.
Call to Order
Caleta Scott called the October 17, 2023 Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board meeting to order at 11:07 AM.
2.
Roll Call
Present: Shirley Walker; Charlene Adair; Bob Burdge; Matthew Samuel;
Caleta Scott
Not Present: David BuShea; Gus Gutierrez
Staff Present: Mike Reals, Public Works Director
Paul Bertram, Parks and Ground Division Manager
Tina Rel, Records Management Coordinator
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist
Rachel Tennant, FPUA
Terrance Mann, FPUA
Attendees: Linda Hudson
Caleta Scott
Not Present: David BuShea; Gus Gutierrez
Staff Present: Mike Reals, Public Works Director
Paul Bertram, Parks and Ground Division Manager
Tina Rel, Records Management Coordinator
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist
Rachel Tennant, FPUA
Terrance Mann, FPUA
Attendees: Linda Hudson
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of Minutes from August 15, 2023 Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board Meeting
Motion was made by Bob Burdge, seconded by Matthew Samuel to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2023 Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board Meeting.
AYE: Charlene Adair; Bob Burdge; Matthew Samuel; Shirley Walker; Caleta Scott
AYE: Charlene Adair; Bob Burdge; Matthew Samuel; Shirley Walker; Caleta Scott
5.
Comments from the Public
No comment
6.
Old Business
a.
Fall Field Trip - Nov 1 or Nov 2
The Board discussed upcoming fall field trip dates and schedule.
Motion was made by Bob Burdge for November 2, 2023.
AYE: Charlene Adair; Bob Burdge; Matthew Samuel; Shirley Walker; Caleta Scott
Motion was made by Bob Burdge for November 2, 2023.
AYE: Charlene Adair; Bob Burdge; Matthew Samuel; Shirley Walker; Caleta Scott
b.
Quarterly Cleanup - Nov 4
The Board discussed the upcoming quarterly cleanup, promoting the cleanups, a promotional flyer being created with all the upcoming dates, and cleanup dates being added to the city calendar.
c.
Planning discussion - Great American Cleanup - March 9, 2024
The Board discussed the upcoming Great American Cleanup; having a kick-off breakfast at a location downtown Fort Pierce; and identifying specific projects/locations and possibly having a board member at each location. The Board is to bring project ideas to discuss at the next meeting.
7.
New Business
a.
Review of KFPB Goals/Terms
Board member terms will be reviewed at next meeting.
b.
Discuss future topics of interest
The Board discussed previous participation in Christmas lights contest and possibly planning to do something similar in the future; wrapping electrical boxes and the blue tubes on the beach initiatives; Georgia's campaign 'Georgia's coast is not an ashtray'; and applying for grants to assist with funding. Mayor Hudson requested more information on Georgia's campaign for future discussion.
Rachel Tennant, FPUA, advised that the electrical box wraps project was put on hold for various reasons but is not off FPUA's radar for the future.
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist, discussed the murals project.
The Board discussed the new trees on Orange Avenue. Staff assured that the trees are healthy and doing well.
The Board discussed the painted flower pot initiative. Currently three pots are being painted but the Board would like to receive funding for more. Staff suggested presenting the idea to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board.
Rachel Tennant, FPUA, advised that the electrical box wraps project was put on hold for various reasons but is not off FPUA's radar for the future.
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist, discussed the murals project.
The Board discussed the new trees on Orange Avenue. Staff assured that the trees are healthy and doing well.
The Board discussed the painted flower pot initiative. Currently three pots are being painted but the Board would like to receive funding for more. Staff suggested presenting the idea to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board.
8.
Staff Discussion
No comment
9.
Board Discussion
No comment
10.
Adjournment
Caleta Scott adjourned the meeting at 12:10 PM.